Cost of Living in Germany - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Germany
Address: DE

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,065 (excluding rent), and $2,196 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,621 (excluding rent), and $4,348 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$17.58 €15.16

$9.87 €8.50

$29.30 €25.26

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$75.0 €64.7

$57.7 €49.76

$115 €99.5

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$11.54 €9.95

$10.39 €8.96

$13.85 €11.94

Cappuccino

$4.10 €3.53

$2.33 €2.01

$5.84 €5.04

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.40 €2.93

$2.34 €2.02

$4.70 €4.05

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$3.03 €2.61

$2.35 €2.03

$4.71 €4.06

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$5.26 €4.53

$3.50 €3.02

$6.43 €5.54

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.59 €3.96

$3.44 €2.97

$6.32 €5.44

Milk (1 liter)

$1.25 €1.07

$1.12 €0.96

$1.64 €1.41

White Bread (500g)

$2.29 €1.98

$1.54 €1.33

$3.57 €3.08

Rice (white) (1kg)

$3.37 €2.90

$1.99 €1.71

$5.27 €4.54

Eggs

$3.79 €3.27

$2.72 €2.35

$4.64 €4.00

Local Cheese (1kg)

$14.54 €12.54

$10.22 €8.81

$24.86 €21.43

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$14.28 €12.31

$8.20 €7.07

$19.80 €17.06

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$19.99 €17.23

$12.79 €11.03

$34.77 €29.98

Apples (1kg)

$3.16 €2.72

$2.04 €1.76

$3.40 €2.93

Banana (1kg)

$1.79 €1.54

$1.45 €1.25

$2.57 €2.22

Oranges (1kg)

$2.21 €1.91

$1.86 €1.60

$3.93 €3.39

Tomato (1kg)

$4.73 €4.07

$2.23 €1.92

$5.61 €4.83

Potato (1kg)

$1.55 €1.33

$0.86 €0.74

$2.28 €1.96

Onion (1kg)

$1.63 €1.41

$1.12 €0.97

$2.35 €2.03

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.85 €1.59

$1.14 €0.98

$2.26 €1.95

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.07 €0.92

$0.34 €0.30

$1.37 €1.18

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$9.80 €8.45

$9.57 €8.25

$10.51 €9.06

Wine (Bottle)

$6.94 €5.98

$4.63 €3.99

$9.27 €7.99

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.10 €0.95

$0.77 €0.66

$1.30 €1.12

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.62 €1.40

$1.30 €1.12

$2.14 €1.85

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$3.68 €3.17

$2.94 €2.53

$4.61 €3.97

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$66.7 €57.5

$56.4 €48.59

$78.7 €67.8

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$5.69 €4.90

$3.98 €3.43

$8.88 €7.66

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$2.28 €1.96

$1.86 €1.60

$3.10 €2.68

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$38.16 €32.89

$27.76 €23.93

$46.25 €39.87

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.98 €1.70

$1.90 €1.64

$2.17 €1.87

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$31.8K €27.4K

$34.3K €29.6K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$37.4K €32.2K

$34.5K €29.8K

$38.4K €33.1K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$354 €306

$235 €203

$577 €497

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$27.69 €23.87

$11.64 €10.04

$46.53 €40.11

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$51.4 €44.29

$38.11 €32.85

$57.1 €49.25

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$41.25 €35.55

$23.46 €20.22

$70.4 €60.7

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$24.49 €21.11

$17.14 €14.78

$34.28 €29.55

Cinema Ticket

$13.87 €11.96

$11.56 €9.96

$18.50 €15.94

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$461 €397

$191 €165

$1,025 €883

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$15.2K €13.1K

$8,456 €7,289

$25.8K €22.3K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$93.7 €80.8

$46.38 €39.98

$133 €115

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$43.43 €37.44

$22.80 €19.66

$68.4 €59.0

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$100 €86.4

$56.8 €48.93

$142 €122

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$133 €115

$69.2 €59.7

$208 €179

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,038 €895

$668 €576

$1,786 €1,540

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$773 €667

$519 €447

$1,321 €1,138

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,932 €1,665

$1,280 €1,104

$3,405 €2,935

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,451 €1,251

$923 €796

$2,532 €2,183

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$6,257 €5,393

$4,034 €3,477

$12.9K €11.1K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$4,369 €3,766

$2,574 €2,219

$8,979 €7,740

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$3,444 €2,969

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

3.98

3.45

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in Germany

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
51	Freiburg im Breisgau	230219	112	$1,069	$2,223	$2,645	$4,682	75.04	124.11
52	Freising	45857	100	$1,025	$2,017	$2,915	$4,350	106.66	141.72
53	Friedrichshafen	58099	108	$1,113	$2,168	$2,644	$4,031	81.43	136.71
54	Fritzlar	-	105	$1,163	$2,118	$2,607	$4,163	56.96	104.27
55	Fulda	67980	90	$1,082	$1,766	$2,023	$3,719	89.86	128.02
56	Fürstenfeldbruck	34648	103	$870	$2,062	$2,382	$4,129	121.02	166.77
57	Fürstenwalde/Spree, Brandenburg	30967						189.81	121.4
58	Fürth	-	100	$914	$1,970	$2,673	$3,543	38.92	54.47
59	Füssen	14139	103	$918	$2,024	$2,496	$4,264	174.03	77.79
60	Garmisch-Partenkirchen	26102	105	$972	$2,097	$2,293	$4,111	160.58	80.16
61	Gelsenkirchen	270107	96	$1,049	$1,946	$2,669	$4,042	48.17	162.18
62	Gera	93125	68	$844	$1,355	$2,206	$2,997	143.95	119.44
63	Giessen	-	115	$1,071	$2,305	$2,542	$4,205	66.33	132.67
64	Goettingen	135460	94	$1,065	$1,908	$2,656	$4,228	27.01	144.1
65	Greifswald	56445	93	$912	$1,828	$2,326	$3,700	113.66	117.42
66	Gummersbach	53183	94	$1,043	$1,910	$2,159	$3,908	274.81	104.15
67	Göppingen	55846	101	$936	$1,986	$2,152	$4,152	126.13	158.88
68	Gütersloh	103603	104	$1,031	$2,100	$2,915	$4,141	101.12	141.45
69	Hagen	186000	105	$949	$2,072	$2,670	$3,487	186.41	162.78
70	Halle	231565	78	$959	$1,578	$2,524	$3,461	106.43	137.42
71	Hamburg	1812709	123	$1,117	$2,408	$2,936	$4,988	177.46	152.65
72	Hamelin	56260	91	$998	$1,792	$2,311	$3,869	102.64	154.24
73	Hamm	180000	94	$1,137	$1,873	$2,139	$3,916	168.1	82.07
74	Hanover	555372	109	$1,070	$2,207	$2,691	$4,345	15.02	159.29
75	Heidelberg	152113	116	$1,141	$2,316	$2,890	$5,061	197.84	179.35
76	Heilbronn	118122	111	$948	$2,212	$2,013	$4,136	26.85	134.32
77	Herne	156449	106	$1,178	$2,082	$2,622	$3,926	281.25	150.47
78	Herzogenaurach	25835	105	$1,010	$2,134	$2,911	$4,259	242.38	90.57
79	Herzogenrath	47054	97	$959	$1,930	$2,086	$3,806	192.98	152.86
80	Hildesheim	101744	110	$1,011	$2,194	$2,416	$4,127	46.52	151.91
81	Hof	44522	106	$980	$2,147	$2,687	$3,809	46.37	159.15
82	Husum	22430	103	$1,015	$2,091	$2,870	$4,154	107.34	116.05
83	Ilmenau	39000	105	$847	$2,132	$2,573	$4,131	331.95	73.45
84	Ingolstadt	127886	106	$1,040	$2,155	$2,566	$4,401	169.78	155.47
85	Iserlohn	94536	97	$906	$1,914	$2,241	$3,785	162.94	123.84
86	Jena	111343	89	$847	$1,758	$2,585	$3,604	18.95	128
87	Kaiserslautern	97162	97	$1,170	$1,959	$2,660	$4,681	75.31	189.32
88	Karlsruhe	283959	110	$1,072	$2,215	$2,703	$4,371	119.64	176.08
89	Kassel	204021	99	$1,025	$1,974	$2,535	$3,744	145.04	137.53
90	Kaufbeuren	41759	98	$911	$1,975	$2,145	$4,049	160.87	157.41
91	Kempten	-	106	$933	$2,134	$2,224	$4,183	52.39	180.77
92	Kiel	246306	100	$1,018	$1,975	$2,558	$3,951	157.08	183.09
93	Kleve	22643	98	$1,058	$1,967	$2,351	$3,994	74.64	158.27
94	Koblenz	110643	100	$1,111	$2,000	$2,780	$4,059	100.48	122.64
95	Konstanz	85692	117	$1,104	$2,311	$2,802	$5,363	24.72	167.1
96	Krefeld	222058	102	$1,114	$2,016	$2,849	$4,226	47.56	157.39
97	Lahr	47000	97	$878	$1,935	$2,339	$3,972	242.97	74.65
98	Landsberg am Lech	27140	91	$974	$1,844	$2,493	$3,693	90.73	100.9
99	Landshut	73000	104	$1,074	$2,038	$2,479	$3,950	26.68	130.76
100	Landstuhl	8000	101	$1,133	$2,029	$2,630	$4,140	59.5	159.17

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Cost of Living in Germany - Frequently Asked Questions

Germany offers solid value for travelers and expats who plan ahead. Cost of Living in Germany tends to sit mid-to-high in Europe, with big-city variations that can surprise budgets. In Munich or Frankfurt, housing and dining can push costs upward, while cities like Leipzig or Hannover often feel more approachable. Public services, safety, and health care add value that can offset higher prices in some categories. Transportation is efficient and affordable with good rail and transit options, making a car optional for many. Plan housing as your largest line item, then budget groceries, utilities, and dining out. Tip: map a two-week transit and housing search before committing.

Daily life centers on efficient systems and accessible options. When you search housing, expect a mix of older buildings with character and modern flats, with leases that favour longer commitments; be prepared for deposits and utility setup. Food can be affordable if you shop at local markets and discount grocers, and you’ll find delicious options in casual eateries and weekly specials. Transport is robust: city-wide transit passes cover buses, trams, and trains, and cycling is popular. For co-working or errands, look for neighborhood hubs with reliable Wi-Fi and nearby services. Germany living cost varies by city, so compare Berlin's vibe and Leipzig's pace before committing. Tip: start with a two-week neighborhood trial to calibrate commute, noise level, and daily errands.

Quality of life in Germany is often high due to reliable services, safety, and cultural variety. Build a simple budgeting framework: cover essentials (housing, utilities, groceries), allocate flexible spending to experiences, and reserve a buffer for seasonal costs like heating in winter or travel in summer. Seasonality affects activities and prices, but you can balance by exploring local markets, outdoor spaces, and regional festivals. When choosing a neighborhood, prioritize proximity to transit, groceries, and coworking spaces, plus a sense of community. Consider long-term housing options like WG or shared apartments to ease transitions and meet locals. Tip: rotate your routine with seasonal kicks, and set a flexible monthly plan that adapts to changes in work and leisure.